After reading the bad reviews, i had to write. I am a local in Arden and regularly visit Hickory Tavern. The food is just as good as any other pub establishments. One of our favorites is the Fish sandwich. If u don't like it with a bit of flare, they will cook it to your liking( less seasoning or plain). The coconut cake and steak sandwich are good also. The service is 90 percent good. You can't always expect superior service because u can't control when someone calls in or fails to show up. It is no Chris Ruth steakhouse but it is not as bad one as reviewer claims.
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